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why efficient grade is certainly
While all of us realize, water flows downhill. That being the case we must provide it a route which
will make it possible for it to flow away from the building or more precisely, away from the
foundation. It simply doesn't make a difference in the event that you have a crawl space,
basement, or slab-on-grade foundation they all need proper drainage.
So, how do you tell if the slope/grade is right? Over time and with experience you are going to be
able to observe and see if it is a positive (away from the building) or negative (towards the
building) grade/slope. For the time being, you can work with either a 4-foot level or a ball bearing
(at least 3/4") to determine slope. Obviously, the ball bearing is solely going to work on hard
surfaces like walks, drives, and patios. The level is for grass, landscape materials, and so on.
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The general rule is for the grade to slope away from the building at the rate of about 1- inch per
foot for the first 6-feet. This is hardly ever the circumstance in real life. We hope that it is at least
flat and not negative. Search for clues of puddling water, erosion or settling of the soil near the
foundation, and basement windows that are partly buried. All of these are potential signs of
incorrect slope/grade.
Now, even if the grade is proper the water running off the roof can damage the foundation as well.
In houses with basements or areas with expansive soils, gutters shall always be recommended to
carry the water away from the foundation at least 4-6 feet. This will help greatly with wet
basements!
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